December 12, 2023

How does one link the festive season to a blog about the eyes? Well here at the Wellington Eye Centre, we live, sleep and dream eyes so there is no topic we can’t relate back to the amazing fields of Optometry and Ophthalmology. Here are some Festive Season Eye-related snippets. 1.  Christmas Tree Cataract Christmas Tree Cataract is a rare...

Festive Season and Your Eyes

December 12, 2023 / Eye Health

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How does one link the festive season to a blog about the eyes? Well here at the Wellington Eye Centre, we live, sleep and dream eyes so there is no topic we can’t relate back to the amazing fields of Optometry and Ophthalmology. Here are some Festive Season Eye-related snippets. 1.  Christmas Tree Cataract Christmas Tree Cataract is a rare...
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Vitamins For Good Eye Health and Vision

October 27, 2023 / Eye Health

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The importance of diet for eye health and vision has been known for a long time. Vitamin deficiencies are not uncommon, and it is known that deficiencies in certain vitamins can affect the health of your eyes.  Before we begin, it’s important to know one thing:  The human body is able to store certain vitamins and minerals, whilst others are...
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Help my eyelid is twitching!

July 28, 2023 / Eye Health

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Eye twitching is very common, but the first time it happens it feels super strange! The twitch occurs when one of the muscles in your eyelid spasms. A spasm is an intense contraction of a muscle, one you can’t control. It feels like a massive movement, but often others can’t see it happening. This common eyelid twitch is called Myokymia,...
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Do you need to have eye exams after laser eye surgery?

June 26, 2023 / Eye Health

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You have just made a substantial, positive investment in your eyesight by having laser vision correction. A decision you almost certainly didn’t take lightly. And now you have great vision without glasses! So that’s it right? Done and dusted – eyes fixed – no more eye exams! Not quite. Having regular eye exams after refractive surgery is still very important....
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Restasis Eye Drops for the Treatment of Dry Eyes

June 8, 2023 / Eye Health

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Restasis is a prescription medication that can treat chronic dry eye disease. The active ingredient in Restasis is cyclosporine, which is an immunosuppressive agent that works by reducing inflammation in the eyes. Chronic dry eye disease is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It has a variety of causes; including ageing, hormonal changes, environmental factors, and certain...
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What is IPL? And how can it help dry eye?

May 12, 2023 / Eye Health

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IPL stands for “Intense Pulsed Light”. IPL is a medical technology used to treat a number of skin conditions. It is also used by ophthalmologists and optometrists as an effective treatment for dry eye. Plastic surgeons, cosmetic doctors and beauty therapists all use IPL to treat a number of skin conditions, such as:  Ophthalmologists and Optometrists can use the same device...
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How Does Alcohol Affect Your Vision and Your Eyes?

March 14, 2023 / Eye Health

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Many of us have had an occasion where we drank enough alcohol to alter our vision, at times this might be humorous, but it can also be distressing and dangerous. But why does it happen? And can alcohol have permanent effects on our eyesight? Alcohol is classified as a Central Nervous System Depressant, meaning that it slows down brain activity. By...
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What is myopia control and when is it needed?

December 21, 2022 / Eye Health

myopia written in eye chart style with a pair of glasses
Myopia control is a fast-growing area of optometry that can reduce the rate of myopia (short-sightedness) progression. If you wore glasses as a child or teenager you may remember having to regularly update them as your vision changed. This eventually stabilised and you no longer needed to update your glasses as frequently. Myopia progresses fastest when you are young, so...
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Are cosmetic and coloured contact lenses OK to wear?

October 20, 2022 / Eye Health

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Wanting to find the perfect pair of coloured contact lenses to compliment your Halloween costume this year? Want your eyes to look blood red or deepest black for that demon look you are after? Here are some good safety measures, and some advice about cosmetic contact lenses. Are contact lenses medical devices? All contact lenses are medical devices. Even coloured...
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Do pterygiums and corneal scars prevent laser eye surgery?

April 8, 2022 / Eye Health

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Most people thinking of having laser vision correction surgery will be suitable and can expect to have an excellent outcome. However, some people have conditions affecting their eyes that make them unsuitable for laser eye surgery. Conditions such as cataracts, lazy eye, and severe dry eyes will likely mean that you are unsuitable. This blog will discuss two other conditions...
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What’s the BUZZ about honey-based eye drops?

January 4, 2022 / Eye Health

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Since the launch of Optimel Mānuka Honey eye care products in 2015, the use of honey-based products in eye care has been gaining momentum and creating a buzz. Honey has been documented for medicinal uses for centuries. It has been used to treat a range of ailments including wounds, infections, eye diseases, and gastrointestinal problems. It is only more recently...
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It’s time for a New Year, and a New You!

December 16, 2021 / Eye Health

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As we close the chapter on another tough year it’s time to think about relaxing, enjoying the sunshine, and spending time with family and friends. It’s time to reflect on your goals and the year that has been. Ready to start the new year afresh! If you like to make New Year’s resolutions here are a few eye care ones...
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